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s hospital bed and whispered, I might die soon. I39。s ing to heaven, too. I39。d stolen something – mostly towels (28%) and bathrobes (8%). Other popular pinched items included pillows, remote controls, Bibles and sheets. Not surprising is that Americans have less time off from work than other nationalities. Americans reported getting 16 days off, pared with 28 days for the Irish, 27 days for Australians, 23 days for . workers。t at the top of the heap. And New York didn39。530 million, said that the new novel will be nothing like the Harry Potter series, which sold over 30 million copies in the UK alone. She said that with the move from children’s to adult fiction, a move to a new publisher seemed like a logical step. [More] Item 2: China39。s 60m hurdle final in seconds at the Birmingham indoor tournament, setting a new Asian record. He said Wednesday that he hoped to have an even better performance than he did in Birmingham at the Stockholm indoor tournament. [More] Item 3: Former NBA star and current Bobcats owner Michael Jordan filed suit in a Chinese court against Qiaodan Sports Company Limited, a sportswear and footwear manufacturer, for the use of his name without permission. Jordan says This plaint is not about money, it39。530 billion. B. Liu Xiang’s false start is because of his foot injury. C. Jordan plains not only about money but protecting his name. D. The train’ speed is about 16 miles per hour when it entered the station. 69. What can we infer from the passage? A. Harry Potter books are very popular in the UK.. B. Liu Xiang won the men39。 [1] More than 40 million Americans move each year, but not always by choice. Whether you relocate because of a new job or school for you or your spouse, for a lower cost of living, or for better opportunities, adjusting to life in a new place can be scary and difficult—especially when you’re not in love with your new city. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your relocation and find happiness in your new home. [2] Treat it as an adventure Living in a new place is a great opportunity to experience new things and to grow as a person. So stay positive, and get out there and explore! Sample the local cuisine. Visit landmarks and museums. Try local activities that weren’t available or popular in your former city, such as skiing if you came from a beach town or surfing if you lived in the mountains. You may discover a talent or interest you never knew you had. [3] Get involved Attend local events that interest you. Visit the weekly farmer’s market or the neighborhood yard sale. Volunteer. Take a class. Join a sports league. All of these things will help you meet people and feel connected to your new town. [4] Locate the necessities Driving, riding, or walking around your new neighborhood is the best way to learn where everything is. So head out and take note of the nearest supermarket, pharmacy, post office, library, etc. [5] Keep pieces of your old home To keep from getting too homesick, subscribe to your former city magazine or newspaper. Display photos of or souvenirs from your favorite places in your old town. Hang decorations from your former home. Just don’t go overboard—hanging on to too much from your past will keep you from moving forward and really enjoying your new home. [6] _________ It takes time to get to know a new place, so don’t expect to feel fortable right away. Give yourself time to adjust. To help the process and to meet new people, find a support group near you at Just . 76. What does the passage mainly talk about? (no more than 15 words.) 77. What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to? (no more than 7 words) 78. According to the passage, what can you do to learn where everything is?( no more than 5 words) 79. Fill the blank with proper words. (no more than 5 words) 80. If you are a new er, where to find a support group near you based on this passage? (no more than 3 words) 第二節(jié) 寫作(滿分 25 分) 如今山寨( Shanzhai)一詞頗為流行。請你從正反兩面談?wù)剬ι秸幕?Shanzhai culture)的看法。 注意:詞數(shù) 120 左右。 d rather you didn39。t mind. You see, this is a very important part of the lesson. Text 3 W: I can hardly breathe. Would you please put your cigarette out? M: I’m sorry that I’m bothering you, but this is the smoking section. Why don39。s there, just beside the TV set. M: Do you find it better than the old one7. W: Sony, I haven39。 ve been using the puter a lot. Text 5 M: I saw an accident yesterday. W: What were you doing at the time? M: I was queuing for the cinema. W: And what did you do when you saw the accident? M: I rushed forward to see if I could help. Text 6 W: Frank and Peter want new bicycles. Petrol is very expensive so they both want to cycle to work. They are looking at advertisements. M: What about this Curzon bike. It39。s sixtyfive pounds. M: Hmmm. How old is the Anderson one? W: It39。s newer. Text 7 M: Hello, Marian. N: Hi, Peter! What a surprise! What are You doing here? M: 9 Oh, I was just passing by. Our shop is under repair this afternoon and I have a halfday off. Would you like a ride in my car? W: I39。 ve got classes from two to four. I39。 t. We start at nine, and finish at four. And we have an hour for lunch from one to two. Good heavens! It39。m going to be late for my class. Goodbye. M: Bye! See you later. Text 8 M: What’s the matter with you, Polly? You look rather pale. W: I didn3